Bill OBrien

Bill OBrien

David Joyner, Penn State director of athletics, met with members of the media on Thursday (Jan. 2) to discuss Bill O'Brien's departure to become head coach of the Houston Texans, the appointment of defensive line coach Larry Johnson as interim head coach and the search for a new head coach.

The search for the 16th head coach in Penn State Football history is underway. Penn State Director of Athletics Dave Joyner addressed the media on Thursday (Jan. 2) morning following the announcement that Bill O'Brien has accepted a position as head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans.

Coach Bill O'Brien met with members of the media in advance of Penn State's home finale vs. Nebraska on Saturday. O'Brien talked about preparations for the Huskers and said he is looking forward to a strong crowd on hand to celebrate the senior class.

Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien and the Nittany Lions have just eight more quarters of football inside Beaver Stadium this season. With the Minnesota game in the rearview mirror, O'Brien previewed Saturday's home clash against Purdue on Tuesday afternoon during his weekly teleconference.

Penn State coach Bill O'Brien met with members of the media on Tuesday (Oct. 22) as his Nittany Lions, coming off a thrilling win over Michigan and a bye week, prepare to head to Columbus to face undefeated Ohio State.

Following Penn State loss to open the Big Ten season, Coach Bill O'Brien met with members of the media on Tuesday (Oct. 8) to provide a status update on his Nittany Lions and preview this week's Homecoming clash with Michigan.

Bill O'Brien spoke with members of the Big Ten media in a teleconference Tuesday (Sept. 24) following the NCAA's announcement that it would modify the scholarship limitations initially imposed on the University under a consent decree.

With training camp under way for 2013, Penn State football head coach Bill O'Brien met with members of the media on Thursday (Aug. 8) to talk about his team's progress in the early going and look ahead to the upcoming season.

Penn State head football coach Bill O'Brien has been named the 2012-13 Big Ten Men's Coach of the Year following an outstanding first campaign for the Nittany Lions. O'Brien previously was named Bear Bryant Coach of the Year, as well as the Maxwell Football Club and ESPN Coach of the Year.